ASSESSMENT OF KAP ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN ABA FRANSUA GENERAL SECONDARY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL GUBRE TOWN, GURAGE ZONE, SOUTHERN REGION, ETHIOPIA, 2023 G.C

Abstract

Background: Poor hygiene-related menstrual management practices are a very important risk factor for reproductive tract infections (RTI), and females suffer from poor menstrual hygiene, which restricts their movement and self-confidence and ends up poor school performance. Menstrual hygiene and management is an issue that is insufficiently acknowledged and has not received adequate attention. Objective: The objective of this study is to assess KAP on menstrual hygiene among female students in Gubre town, Aba Fransua General secondary and preparatory school, Southern Ethiopia from June 15 to July 30 , 2023 G.C.Method: A cross sectional study design was used to conduct study .A Simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and the collected data entered into a computer using SPSS for analysis. Ethical approval was obtained from the relevant institutional review board before the study begins. Result: Among 248 respondent 89.1% of respondents have good knowledge on menstrual hygiene Regarding attitude 71.0% respondents have good attitude on menstrual hygiene and respondents have good practice75.3% on menstrual hygiene Conclusion: Generally the overall result of our study shows there is good a management on menstrual hygiene.